Sullivan vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Cade mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Cade boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.